Preggie Pals: Your Pregnancy, Your Way
We educate and entertain expectant mothers and those hoping to become pregnant. Each episode features a panel of pregnant women, at various stages and trimesters, as well as experienced moms and experts. Together they explore topics aimed to embrace pregnancy and encourage women to pursue their individual childbirth choices.
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Understanding Pregnancy Hormones
In what ways do hormones impact your pregnancy? What are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing as a result? And what determines how your body reacts to these hormones?
36 min
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Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobabies
What exactly is Hypnobabies and how does it differ from Hypnobirthing? What does it take to become successful in using this technique? Plus, is it really possible to have a "pain-free" birth?
29 min
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Pregnancy Symptoms: The Last 20 Weeks
What typically causes common symptoms and how can you minimize the effects?
42 min
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Pregnancy Symptoms: The First 20 Weeks
What type of symptoms can you expect during the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy? What triggers these symptoms and what can you do to overcome them?
39 min
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Your Baby Registry: Bottles for Breastfed Babies
How do you know what bottle is best for your baby? What should you know about the bottle size, style and the type of nipple?
32 min
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Surviving the Summer Heat While Pregnant
How does a pregnant woman's body temperature impact her pregnancy? What do you need to know about the sun, perspiration and exposure to air conditioning?
34 min
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Getting Pregnant: Ovulation, Fertilization and ...
What exactly needs to happen in order for a woman to become pregnant? How does ovulation work and how can you use your cycle to track your fertility?
30 min
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Buying Maternity Clothes: Old and New
What are some essential pieces you can use during and after pregnancy? Do you have to buy everything new?
33 min
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Creating a Successful Birth Plan
What elements should you include in your plan? How many pages should it be? How should you present it to your healthcare provider?
32 min
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Preventing Urinary Incontinence During Labor an...
What if your ability to control your bladder after pregnancy was greatly reduced?
41 min
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Understanding Pregnancy Food Cravings and Avers...
What causes us to have these dramatic feelings toward certain foods? Will they continue throughout your pregnancy?
34 min
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Blood Types, Rh Factor and Pregnancy
What determines a baby's blood type and Rh factor? At what point during your pregnancy can their blood type be determined?
29 min
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VBAC or Repeat Cesarean?
What are some of the risks associated with having a repeat c-section? What makes you a good candidate for a VBAC?
34 min
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Mocktails: Non-Alcoholic Pregnancy Drinks
Today we're putting some of these recipes to the test by making mocktails right in our studio!
24 min
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Sex and Pregnancy
Disclaimer: This is an open and honest discussion about sex. What changes can you expect during the various trimesters? How can you overcome body issues and retain your intimacy?
45 min
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What to Expect When Your Water Breaks
What do you do now? It's not always as dramatic as the movies make it out to be, but you should still be prepared. What can your amniotic fluid tell you about your baby?
35 min
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Fetal Non-Stress Tests During Pregnancy
How are these tests performed, and are there any risks to mom and baby? Also, what typically happens if the results are abnormal?
29 min
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Placenta Benefits After Childbirth
What are some of the benefits of consuming your placenta and are these benefits well documented? Are there any known risks or side effects?
36 min
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Protecting Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy
How can pregnancy and birth impact your ability to control your pelvic floor? And what can you do during pregnancy to keep this important area of your body strong?
33 min
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High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect
What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy? What are the common risk factors?
32 min
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Gestational Diabetes: Managing Your Blood Sugar
How are pregnant women tested for gestational diabetes? How do you test your blood sugar?
34 min
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Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed
Why is breast milk considered the perfect food for your little one? What are the health benefits short term and long term?
39 min
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Pregnancy Weight Gain: What To Expect
How much weight should you gain and when? Where does the weight go during pregnancy?
29 min
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Fetal Development: The First Trimester
What exactly is happening to you and your body during your first trimester? How long is this trimester and what stages of growth and development is your new baby experiencing?
26 min
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Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
What exactly is a birthing center and what type of care can you expect to receive?
27 min